Technically proficient but the story lacks:

Rating: Null/10 (15 October 2006)

Conceptually, the movie has some interesting ideas, similar to much Sci Fi. As it takes place in the near future, it's not particularly science fiction as it is more fantastical. However, ultimately, it is an action thriller with many chase scenes, and not much else. Technically, it's exceedingly proficient. The performances are, generally good, although some of the talent is clearly underused. Ewan McGregor does an excellent job, especially when he meets the gentlemen who took out the insurance policy which underpins his role.
Unfortunately, the story just has far too many holes, not the least of which is the number of people involved at The Institute who would be aware of what was going on. If they had spent as much energy on the story and writing as they did on the sets and action sequences, they could have come up with a far better movie.
Generally, worth a quick look see if it's on TV or you wanted to rent something mindless, but if I had paid for a movie ticket, I would have been highly disappointed.